Digital inclusion and social exclusion: is there a relationship and what are the policy implications?

May

12

Wednesday

Digital inclusion and social exclusion: is there a relationship and what are the policy implications?

12.00am

Seminars

Public

12.30pm to 2.15pm. Seminar starts at 1pm.

Series: Centre for Disability and Social Inclusion Seminar

Research has shown that there is a strong relationship between social and digital exclusion. However, the direction
and intricacies of this relationship are still much debated. This presentation will discuss the ‘no-effects’,
‘positive’, ‘neutralising’ and ‘vicious-cycle’ hypotheses about the links between digital disengagement and different
types of social exclusion.

Using the recently developed corresponding fields theory, the presentation will focus on the implications of social
exclusion for digital engagement for disabled and marginalised groups. A critical debate about whether disengagement
is based on choice or forced exclusion will be central to the development of the arguments made.

Ellen’s main interests are in understanding the links between social and digital exclusion and in studying the
context of interpersonal mediated communication. She was previously a Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet
Institute (University of Oxford) where she coordinated the Oxford Internet Surveys, one of the main sources of
information about use of the Internet in Britain.

Find us

City, University of London is an independent member institution of the University of London. Established by
Royal Charter in 1836, the University of London consists of 18 independent member institutions with outstanding
global reputations and several prestigious central academic bodies and activities.

City, University of London uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing browsing this website without changing your cookie settings, we assume you agree to this. Find out about the cookies we use.